Formula 2 was introduced in 1947 to
enable drivers who could not get a seat in Formula 1 to
compete internationally. In 1952-53 Formula 2 counted for
the Drivers World Championship. In 1967 FIA introduced
the European Championship for Drivers for F2 category. F2
was replaced by Formula 3000 in 1985.

1948 - 1953

2000 cc N/A
500 cc S/C

1954 - 1956

Only minor races in Central Europe was
held.

1957 - 1960

1500 cc N/A

1961 - 1963

Formula 2 was replaced by Formula Junior.

1964 - 1966

1000 cc N/A

1967 - 1971

1300 - 1600 cc N/A

The engine block had to come from a type
of which at least 500 had been built the last year, max
six cylinders.

1972

2000 cc

The engine block had to come from a type
of which at least 1000 had been built the last year, max
six cylinders.

1973 - 1975

2000 cc

The engine block had to come from a type
of which at least 100 had been built the last year, max
six cylinders.